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Sunday, 30 November 2014

The Match-Fixing

Raja
was on his way home, returning from his overseas assignment after a year.

His
parents were eagerly waiting at the airport to receive him. They immediately
set off to a girl’s place for match-making.

“Her
name is Rani! Your names & horoscopes match perfectly! This is a match made in heaven!” Raja’s mom
said.

His
younger sister, Rosy, didn’t look convinced. “Mom, we should have taken Bhai
home. At least he should have been clean-shaven before seeing Rani.”

“We
can’t lose the auspicious time for fixing the alliance and the first meeting
between boy and girl!” their father said.

Raja
said, “This is the first scene in the Hindi Movie- Holiday- when the hero is
taken for match-making the moment he reaches the station! Did you watch the
movie and get inspired by his parents? Real-life is imitating reel-life now!”

Rosy
added, “Don’t forget- The hero rejects the heroine in the first meeting in that
movie. I guess the reverse will be true in your case, Bhai!”

Their
Mom said, “Rosy! Speak positive!”

Rosy
continued, “How can you be so careless, Bhai? Don’t you remember that facial-hair
has cost you dearly in the past? It was responsible for the rejection of your
US Visa…”

That
memory was still fresh. Those were the days post 9/11 terror-attack.Raja had applied for his first International
Visa. His company had deputed him to attend a prestigious conference. Raja had
been busy with work and had allowed moustache & beard to grow.

During
his Visa-interview, they were not tolerant. They rejected his
application as his photographs didn’t match his real face… Raja had tried to
explain, but they were strict. He lost
an opportunity as he wasn't clean-shaven… Another colleague visited USA in his place. As his Visa was
rejected, Raja had to face distrust & struggled to get his
subsequent Visa cleared…

Raja
hated rejection…

When
they reached Rani’s place & Raja saw her, he fell in love at first sight.

The
song from the Hindi movie- Akele Hum Akele Tum played on his mind- ‘Raja ko
Rani se pyaar ho gaya; Pehli nazar mein pehla pyaar ho gaya’ (Raja fell in
love with Rani; First love at first sight.)

Rani
looked so pretty in that pink Saree that he wanted to make a favorable first
impression! He was hopeful that Rosy’s words won’t come true…

He
didn’t want Rani to reject him especially as he saw all the males in her family
were clean-shaven.

First part of the story is interesting as well! Best part is that you have not just given random reasons but connected story to the facts... One of the best story among those with the same theme. Well done dear!